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Understanding Hypnosis and Suggestibility

Hard Unit 10: States Of Consciousness Hypnosis

Hypnosis is often portrayed in media as a magical process that can compel individuals to act against their will. However, psychological research has shown that the actual response to hypnosis may vary between individuals, leading to various interpretations of its effectiveness and applicability in therapeutic settings.

Which of the following statements about hypnosis is most accurate according to psychological research?

Hypnosis can override a person's will and make them act against their conscious desires.

All individuals are equally susceptible to hypnosis, regardless of their personality traits.

Hypnosis enhances a person's ability to recall memories and can recover lost memories.

Individuals under hypnosis can experience greater suggestibility, but they retain their ability to reject harmful suggestions.

Hypnosis always results in a trance-like state that is fundamentally different from normal consciousness.

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